Level Up Ventures

ShearShare, Inc., also known as HAIRbnb, is a technology company that operates a mobile platform connecting salon and barbershop owners with licensed cosmetologists and barbers seeking to rent unused suites and booths on demand. Founded in 2015 and based in McKinney, Texas, ShearShare provides a marketplace that allows beauty professionals—including hairstylists, makeup artists, and nail technicians—to access short-term working spaces in over 550 cities across 11 countries. By enabling salon owners to efficiently utilize their excess space, the platform offers a flexible solution for independent stylists to book workspaces based on their schedule and budget. Additionally, ShearShare offers advertising services through its application, further supporting the beauty industry.

ByteChek is a developer of a compliance platform that assists organizations in assessing their cybersecurity posture. The platform offers tools such as an information security policy generator, risk manager, and system description generator, along with automated recommendations and real-time chat functionality. By providing a comprehensive solution, ByteChek enables clients to establish their security programs, automate readiness assessments, and complete audits more efficiently. This streamlined approach not only helps businesses build and manage their cybersecurity initiatives but also enhances their ability to meet customer expectations and build trust. The services and expertise offered by ByteChek ensure that clients can produce accurate reports that align with their service offerings.

Options MD is a mental health care company that makes it simple to find, access, and stay on the right treatments. This is accomplished through their app which uses smart analytics to match people to better medications, expert physicians to activate a personalized plan, and personal success coaches that engage daily to ensure the new treatment regimen finally sticks. They believe that finding the right treatment shouldn’t be that difficult and that by making it easy and affordable to get high-quality care, they help people lead better lives. Options MD was founded in 2020 in Los Angeles, California by co-founders Morgan Hewett and Kyle Pierce.